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Tea Cozy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Cozy by unknown artist. Black and white photo of a fabric object. Object is triangular with a flat base and rounded top. The top rounded portion resembles a dome. There is a braided cord detail around the bottom edge. A gathered cord serves as a handle at the top. The entire object is covered in floral embroidery. The embroidery has curved rows of flowers around the outside. A cluster of flowers is embroidered in the center. The background of the photo is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Canvas embroidered with wool, silk thread, and beads
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
600 × 464 px
Museum record:
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